Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Homecoming

I know I shouldn't complain, but it was hard going to work today after being off for nearly three for Christmas. I missed the kids even though I knew they were having a good time with Andrew. It all got better when I came home to this though:

Green tip #5: Reuse. We're slowly exchanging disposable items in our home. We use cloth diapers and are trying to switch to cloth wipes (although the disposables are a little hard to get rid of) and we use either an overturned plate on top of a bowl or glass containers or jars for leftovers and for freezing instead of cellophane and freezer bags. When we plan ahead, we bring cloth bags to go shopping and if I have to buy a bag, I always choose paper. At our grocery store we really don't need to bag any fruits or veggies separately since we scan them ourselves and put them directly in our shopping bags. We wash our dish rags and sponges until they start falling apart and I began using cloth feminine hygiene products since it's super easy to throw them in the same bin as the diapers. I know of people who even use cloth for their own toilet needs, but I'm not sure we're there yet. Some things are tricky though, like what to use instead of plastic bags for our non-recyclable waste, or what to do about all those food containers that you get if you can't buy food in bulk. Have you stopped using any disposable items? How did you replace them or did you realize you didn't need them at all?

I believe Andrew has joined us in modern times where the female reproductive system is no longer tabu ;)

That's so great, Margo! I've been considering the menstrual cup for quite some time, but have never gotten around to trying it. Most people swear by it though and I love the idea of both avoiding trash and chemicals inside my body. Keep it up!

About

We're a Swedish/American family of four currently living on an island in the Baltic Sea. We talk and laugh a lot and sometimes fight. This blog was created so that loved ones both near and far could stay up to date on what we're doing. I also sometimes write about things that I find important or inspiring. The result is a mixture of mostly sweet with the occasional hint of bitter.

Us

Inara Loretta

Born June 23, 2011.

Enjoys: Singing and dictating when and what her parents can sing. Drawing, stickers and books. Also running around in circles screaming at the top of her lungs. Telling stories, tickles, spinning and hide-and-seek. Her little sister (as long as she isn't getting too close to her toys). Vehicles and animals of all shapes and sizes. Hugs and kisses and making us laugh until we cry (and sometimes the other way around).

Alba Rose

Born September 16, 2013

Enjoys: Her big sister, peek-a-boo, babbling and rolling around. Also bubbles popping in the bathtub and stuffed animals being dropped on her by Inara.